Dalma Maradona testified that psychologist Carlos Díaz instructed relatives to stop visiting the football legend during his home hospitalization
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Prosecutors challenge the validity of a medical expert’s evidence, while defense lawyers seek the detention of a witness over alleged false testimony
Both prosecution and defense asked the court to strike the evidence, citing concerns about impartiality
Agustina Cosachov, one of the medics accused of failing to administer proper medical care to Maradona, testified in the latest hearing
Maradona trial: Clinic director says Luque and Cosachov pushed for home hospitalization
Pablo Dimitroff, former director of the clinic where the football star underwent surgery, said the decision to continue treatment at home was made by Maradona’s medical team
Tensions ran high during Thursday’s hearing as the physician who treated Diego Maradona in Cuba took the stand as a key witness
Specialist Oscar Franco, who tended to Maradona shortly before his death, said he had recommended further testing
Forensic scientist Carlos Casinelli, the key witness in Thursday’s hearing, said the former footballer’s symptoms couldn’t have developed ‘in just one or two days’
Three forensic specialists testified Tuesday that the former star showed clear signs of prolonged agony, contradicting the defense’s account